Events

Upcoming Event

The Eighth International Technical Symposium and Exhibition

“Beyond Farming: The True Impact of Poultry”

Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica,

May 13 - 15, 2025

The symposium will not only deliberate on the poultry industry's significant contributions to the economy, food security, employment, and sustainable agriculture throughout the Caribbean but also present innovative ideas and technologies to address inherent challenges and emerging issues.

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This premier event offers an exceptional platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and showcasing. Attendees will have the chance to engage with experts, and explore the latest products and services offered by leading companies in the sector.

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Exhibition Floor Plan and Booth Amenities

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Our Speakers

Dr The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP

Prime Minister of Jamaica

Hon. Floyd Green

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining of Jamaica

David Prendergast

Director,
Sectoral Programmes
CARICOM Secretariat

Hamant Mahabir

President - CPA,
Chief Executive Officer, MasterMix Feeds, Trinidad and Tobago

John Dunham

President of John Dunham & Associates.

Christopher Sambrano

Managing Partner,
Ernst Young Caribbean’s Strategy and Transactions,
Barbados

Paul Chin

Manager,
Investor Relationship,
Development Bank of Jamaica

Stephan Alius

Technical Specialist Poultry,
Agrifirm

Rob Steiner

Vice President Sales.
Ziggity Systems, Inc.

Dr. Shayne Ramsubeik

Lecturer Avian and Exotic Medicine, University of the WestIndies, School of Veterinary Medicine

Tanika O'Connor-Dennie, Ph.D.

Managing Director,
Farm and Animal Nutrition Solutions Ltd

Luis Pedro Ávila, Ph.D.

Poultry Technical Lead,
Trouw Nutrition LATAM
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Edwin Van Kol

Manager Nutrition,
Champrix
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Cristina Molina

General Manager,
VP OCM International

Demar Watson

Technical Sales Engineer, ANSA McAL Chemicals

John A. Marcy, Ph.D.

Professor (Retired), University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

Sophia Pochet

Food Scientist,
Griffith Foods,
SA

Shaun Baugh

Programme Manager,
Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Development,
The CARICOM Secretariat

Michael Jones

Sales and Marketing Director,
The Best Dressed Chicken,
Division of Jamaica Broilers

Suzanne Soares-Wynter, PhD

Clinical Nutritionist Caribbean Institute for Health Research (CAIHR),

Agenda

Opening Ceremony

9:00 -

National Anthem
Opening Blessing
• Captain Rev Astor Carlyle CD JP

9:10 -

Greetings from the CPA:Celebrating 25 years of Progress
‍‍• Mr. Hamant Mahabir, President of CPA

9:20 -

Welcome Address
‍• The Honourable Floyd Green MP,Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Jamaica

9:35 -

Remarks from the CARICOM Secretariat
‍• Amb. David Prendergast, Director - Sectoral Programmes, Directorate of Economic Integration, Innovation and Development, CARICOM Secretariat, Guyana

9:45 -

Cultural Performance - Showjam

9:55 -

Key Note Address
‍• Dr. The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica

COFFEE

Technical Session 1 - The Socio-Economic Impact of the Poultry Industry (Chair - Mr. Dave Fairman)

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10:40 -

The Socio-Economic Impact of the Poultry Industry in the USA
‍• Mr. John Dunham President, John Dunham and Associates, USA

11:10 -

The Socio-Economic Impact of the Poultry Industry in Jamaica
‍• Mr. Christopher Sambrano, Managing Partner, Caribbean’s Strategy and Transactions, Ernst Young Services, Barbados

11:40 -

Financing Model for MSMEs in Jamaica
‍• Mr. Paul Chin Manager, Investor Relationship, Development Bank of Jamaica

12:10 -

DISCUSSION

12:40 -

LUNCH

Technical Session 2 - From Farm to Market: Health Considerations for Wholesome Poultry Production (Chair - Mr. Robin Phillips)

14:00 -

Impact of Poultry Industry on Human Health– antibiotics, zoonoses and resistances
• Mr. Stefan Alius Technical Specialist-Poultry, Royal Agrifirm Group, Netherlands

14:45 -

Beyond Flow Rates and Catch Cups: Let's Rethink Watering Sustainable Value Chain – Farm to Table
‍• Mr. Rob Steiner Vice President Sales, Ziggity Systems, Inc., USA

15:30 -

COFFEE

15:45 -

The HPAI Conundrum - Safeguarding Poultry, Wildlife, Mammals, The Food Supply & Public Health
‍• Dr. Shayne Ramsubeik - Lecturer, Avian and Poultry Medicine, UWI, Trinidad and Tobago

16:15 -

Roadmap to Antibiotic Free Production - Barbados and Jamaica
‍• Dr. Tanika O'Connor Denny, Managing Director of Farm and Animal Nutrition Solutions Ltd., Jamaica

16:15 -

DISCUSSION

18:30 -

WELCOME RECEPTION JAMAICA PEGASUS - GARDENS

End of Day 1

Technical Session 3 - From Feed to Fortune: How Nutrition Innovations are Transforming Poultry Production (Chair - Mr. David Fernandes)

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8:30 -

Heat-related Challenges in Poultry Production
and Nutritional Strategies to Approach Them
‍• Dr. Luis Pedro Ávila, Poultry Technical Lead –
LATAM, Trouw Nutrition LATAM, Guatemala

9:15 -

Supporting Young Chicks in Early Development
‍• Dr. Edwin van KolManager - Nutrition, Champrix, Netherlands

10:00 -

Poultry Nutrition in a Tropical Environment
‍• Dr. Tanika O'Connor Denny, Managing Director Farm and Animal Nutrition Solutions Ltd., Jamaica

10:30 -

DISCUSSION

10:45 -

LAUNCH BOOKLET "Keeping Cool: A Practical Guide to Manage Heat Stress in Small Poultry Flocks in the Caribbean"
‍• CPA/UWI-SVM

11:00 -

COFFEE

Technical Session 4 - Foresighting: The Consumer is Right - Meeting Demands for Ethical Practices, Animal Welfare and Environmental Protection (Chair - Mr. George Kornelson)

11:15 -

Animal Welfare Beyond Farming (VIDEO PRESENTATION)
‍• Ms. Cristina Molina, General Manager, Vice Present and Co-Founder, OPM International , USA

11:40 -

The EU's Approach to Promoting Animal Welfare: Balancing Regulations and Ethical Commitments
‍• Mr. Stefan Alius, Technical Specialist-Poultry, Royal Agrifirm Group, Netherlands

12:15 -

Modern Sanitation Practices: Reducing Contamination and Protecting the Environment ‍• • Mr. Demar Watson, Technical Sales Engineer, ANSA Mcal Chemicals, Jamaica

12:45 -

DISCUSSION

13:00 -

LUNCH

Technical Session 5 - Exploring Further Market Driven Opportunities (Chair - Mr. Ricardo Vos )

14:30 -

The Evolution of Value Addition in Poultry: From Traditional Processing to Current Global Trends
• Dr. John Marcy Professor (Rtd). Universtiy of Arkansas, USA

15:10 -

Behind the Art and Science of Producing Value Added Products
• Ms. Sophia Pochet Food Scientist Griffith Foods, Costa Rica

15:50 -

COFFEE

16:05 -

Unlocking the Potential for Value Added Poultry in the Caricom
• Mr. Shaun Baugh Programme Manager, Agriculture and Agro-Industrail Development, CARICOM Secretariat, Guyana

16:35 -

Navigating Market Access and Trade in Poultry Products in the Caribbean
• Mr. Michael Jones, Director, Sales and Marketing, Jamaica Broilers

17:05 -

Boosting Egg Consumption: Nutrition, Advocacy, and Strategic Marketing
• Dr. Suzanne Soares-Wynter, Clinical Nutritionist, Caribbean Institute of Health and Research, Univesity of the West Indies, Jamaica

17:30 -

DISCUSSION

18:05 -

CLOSING SUMMARY AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Key Insights and Takeaways - A recap of the symposium
• Ms. Nisa Surujbally, Executive Director, CPA

End of Day 2

Field Day

9:00 -

Depart Hotels to CB Group Air Chill Plant -The Nest, St Catherine

12:30 -

Lunch at Jamaica Broilers Headquarters -Mc Cooks Pen, St Catherine

15:30 -

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